I realized that most of my posts lately have been a little feminine side so I thought I’d post a little something for my male readers.  Although, I do realize that the ladies will also enjoy it.  I don’t want to be accused of being sexist again.  (It’s always something.)  Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal […]

After years of squinting, I finally gave in and got glasses.  Once you start wearing them, you realize that one pair just isn’t enough.  You need multiple pairs so you can coordinate with all your outfits.  That’s why I love Lookmatic.  You can buy beautiful glasses and sunglasses online without breaking the bank.  They even […]

The fashion flock have moved onto Paris but let’s take a minute to review some street style looks from Milan. The main problem with most street style looks is that people are trying too hard.  I’ve chosen these ensembles because they actually look relatable, even the colorful ones.  And while most of us wouldn’t leave […]

Brooke Astor isn’t the only chic woman whose estate was up for auction this week.  The contents of the gorgeous apartment of Hélène Rochas who passed away last year is up for auction at Christie’s in Paris today.  I apologize for the short notice but I myself just learned of this yesterday.  Even if you […]

Long time readers will remember my aversion to pink.  After growing up in a pink bedroom, I can’t even imagine ever living with the color again.  But just because it’s not right for me doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it in someone else’s home.  I don’t know journalist Alina Cho but I often see her […]

I was excited to read on Refinery 29 this morning that Jane Mayle is collaborating on a five piece bag collection for Club Monaco. The fashion flock will be rejoicing for sure. This also is the perfect opportunity to look at some old and new photos of her West Village apartment.  The five Mayle bags […]

I loved this spread Lost Highway the minute I saw it in the October 2012 issue of Vogue.  It features model Kati Nescher and Garrett Hedlund who stars as Dean Moriarty in the upcoming film On the Road due out in December.  It reminds me of my dad’s road trip photos from the late 1960’s […]

I was debating whether I should post about the Emmys since so many people do it but the color was too hard to resist.  I think this was the best dressed red carpet I’ve seen in a while too.  Yellow was the lucky color and everyone who wore it won an Emmy including Julianne Moore […]

All the talk of the shows in Milan for the past few days has me dreaming of Italy again.  I’m trying to figure out if I can fit in a trip between High Point and the launch of my book.  Not sure if it’s going to happen but I’m putting Villa Cetinale on the list […]

If you happen to be fall shopping on Madison Avenue this weekend, do stop by and see the new Mrs. John L. Strong petite boutique.  I call many things a jewel box but this space truly is a jewel box.  It took more than a year for all the details to come together but it […]

The weather has turned chilly in New York and Saturday is the first official day of autumn.  I think that calls for a little more autumn inspiration.  Bon weekend. 

One of the most exciting shows I attended during fashion week was Belstaff.  The Spring 2013 show was their first runway presentation since Martin Cooper has taken over as designer and it didn’t disappoint.  The muted tones were a welcome respite after all the color elsewhere that week. There were definitely hints to the motorcycle […]

When you think of a classic outdoorsy British brands, usually Burberry and Barbour come to mind. Well, be prepared to be wowed by the newly updated Belstaff. The company has been around since 1924 and like Barbour is known for its waxed cotton jackets worn by the likes of Steve McQueen and Amelia Earhart.  Now […]

I feel like something must be off in the universe if the street style photos from London are more normal than the ones from New York. I’m so over everyone’s technicolor dream coat outfits of nine different prints and crazy get ups.  While some here have mixed patterns I think it’s done in the best […]

Brooke Astor was a New York legend and living landmark with alive.  She married into one of the country’s richest families and became a champion of many worthy causes and institutions in New York.  It is these charities and causes that will benefit from the auction of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor next […]

I love talking to other new authors about the process of making a book.  We all agree that there was a huge learning curve but now that we know what we’re doing, we’re ready to start book two. Such is the case with interior designer Amanda Nisbet.  Her new book Dazzling Design has just been […]

The Beatrice Inn was a favorite with the fashion flock until it closed in 2009.  Vanity Fair editor in chief Graydon Carter recently resurrected the restaurant just in time for Calvin Klein to host a chic party during fashion week. I actually pulled together photos to post of the new space since I love the […]